The Universal Phenomenon of Men Interrupting WomenThis article highlights that, no, what Harris and Huffington endured publicly are not isolated incidents. Offering insights and anecdotes from other high-power female leaders, as well as some stats to back them up, this piece explores just how common it is for a woman to be interrupted by her male colleagues.

How to Call Out Your Colleagues’ Gender BiasSo what do you do when a peer treats you as less qualified simply based on your gender? This article from Fortune suggests a “collaborative and kind approach” that focuses on opening dialogues.

Why Is the Onus on Women to Curb Workplace Interruptions?In contrast, this article argues that women aren’t the only cohort who should have to take action against gender bias. Instead of a simple “fix the woman” mindset, this piece argues for reconsidering meeting structures to make more equitable space for both genders.

The Science of SexismWhy is there so much disagreement on how to confront sexism in the workplace? One sociologist argues that it’s because underlying conceptions of masculinity lead to entrenched inequality and behaviors of dominance. That’s harder to confront, as this article explains.

Every month, GovFem compiles a list of the top articles about women in government from around the web. If you have an article you think should be included in next month’s reading list, email [email protected] with your suggestions.